Gunmen attack Afghan presidential palace in Kabul

Afghan soldiers stand guard as smoke rises from the gate of the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, June 25, 2013. The Taliban said they have hit one of the most secure areas of the Afghan capital with a suicide attack, as a series of explosions rocked the gate leading into the presidential palace. AP

Afghan security forces investigate near the entrance gate of the presidential palace in Kabul. AP

Afghan security forces block a road near the entrance gate of the presidential palace in Kabul. AP

Afghan security and intelligence officers stand guard near the entrance gate of the presidential palace in Kabul. AP

Another shot of Afghan policemen standing guard near the entrance gate of the presidential palace in Kabul. AP

Smoke rises from the gate of the presidential palace in Kabul. AP

Another shot of smoke rising from the eastern gate of the presidential palace in Kabul. AP

Afghan school girls walk near the entrance gate of the presidential palace after an attack by the Taliban in Kabul. AP